La Castellane

Marseille

La Castellane
La Castellane
La Castellane
La Castellane
La Castellane

To the south of Marseille’s Vieux-Port, this bustling neighbourhood along the Avenue Prado is full of magnificent civil and religious architecture.

Castellane, and its popular central plaza, is one of Marseille’s most beloved neighborhoods among locals. Full of restaurants and impressive if a bit run-down buildings, it’s the perfect place to go to get a sense of how the Marseillais live. Shop, explore or just sit in a small café with a glass of pastisto people-watch as the city happens around you.

Form a self-guided tour of Castellane’s many religious buildings, starting at the 19th-century Grand Synagogue and its impressive Romanesque façade, center of worship for Marseille’s Jews that have lived here since the 5th century.

Go south to the Basilique du Sacré Coeur, built after World War I in a neo-Romanesque, neo-Byzantine style with massive granite columns. Return to the secular world at the Palais de Justice, a courthouse that boasts impressive neoclassical design and pleasant lawns with a central statue.

From the Palais de Justice, head to the Place Castellane, from which the neighborhood gets its name. Take photos of the famous fountain at the center of this 18th-century plaza. Come in the mornings for the Marché du Castellane, where everything from local produce to antiques can be purchased.

To the north is the Musée Cantini. Spend some time perusing its artworks that are focused on early 20th-century modernism and housed in an impressive 17th-century mansion.

Castellane is in the 6th arrondissement, immediately to the south of the Vieux-Port. A metro station in Place Castellane has connections to the rest of the city. Reach Castellane by metro in 10 minutes from the Marseille-Saint-Charles train station or in 40 minutes from the Marseille Provence airport.

One of the many Marseillais neighborhoods that was almost completely rebuilt in the 18th century by Louis XIV, Castellane is best explored on foot so the small details of the local architecture can be appreciated.


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Top hotels in La Castellane

Residhotel Grand Prado
Residhotel Grand Prado
3 out of 5
Allée Turcat Méry, 7 square des frères Ambrogiani, Marseille
The price is S$96 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
S$96
20 Jul - 21 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Marseille. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
7.4/10 Good! (2,214 reviews)
"Séjour agréable mais manque de communication pour le parking"

Reviewed on 22 Jun, 2025

Residhotel Grand Prado
Maisons du Monde Hôtel & Suites - Marseille Vieux Port
Maisons du Monde Hôtel & Suites - Marseille Vieux Port
4 out of 5
43 Quai des Belges, Marseille, Bouches-du-Rhone
The price is S$372 per night from 12 Jul to 13 Jul
S$372
12 Jul - 13 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Marseille. Enjoy free WiFi, a marina, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
"The room is kind of small and there is no fridge. But staff members are all wonderful and hellful"

Reviewed on 29 Jun, 2025

Maisons du Monde Hôtel & Suites - Marseille Vieux Port
InterContinental Marseille - Hotel Dieu by IHG
InterContinental Marseille - Hotel Dieu by IHG
5 out of 5
1 Place Daviel, Marseille, Bouches-du-Rhone
The price is S$456 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
S$456
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Marseille. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9/10 Wonderful! (987 reviews)
"All ok"

Reviewed on 27 Jun, 2025

InterContinental Marseille - Hotel Dieu by IHG
Toyoko Inn Marseille Saint Charles
Toyoko Inn Marseille Saint Charles
3 out of 5
25 avenue du Général Leclerc, Marseille
The price is S$142 per night from 5 Jul to 6 Jul
S$142
5 Jul - 6 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Marseille. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (2,022 reviews)
"I enjoyed the breakfast buffet and the little garden. I was not able to use the shower just used the tab from the sink to take a bath. The staff was nice!"

Reviewed on 30 Jun, 2025

Toyoko Inn Marseille Saint Charles
Hotel Marseille Centre Gare Saint-Charles
Hotel Marseille Centre Gare Saint-Charles
3 out of 5
15 Boulevard Maurice Bourdet, Marseille, Bouches-du-Rhone
The price is S$158 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
S$158
6 Jul - 7 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Marseille. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
"This hotel is in a new ownership, new improvements for elevator, hallway,and room conditioning."

Reviewed on 23 Jun, 2025

Hotel Marseille Centre Gare Saint-Charles
Staycity Aparthotels, Marseille, Centre Vieux Port
Staycity Aparthotels, Marseille, Centre Vieux Port
3 out of 5
4 place Pierre Bertas, Marseille
The price is S$177 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
S$177
6 Jul - 7 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Marseille. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,211 reviews)
"I really enjoyed my stay. It’s exactly what I needed for a couple of nights"

Reviewed on 28 Jun, 2025

Staycity Aparthotels, Marseille, Centre Vieux Port
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Other neighbourhoods around La Castellane

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6th Arrondissement

4/5(16 area reviews)

Spend some time visiting places like Place Castellane while getting to know 6th Arrondissement, and be sure to check out the waterfront views. You can hop aboard the metro at Castellane Station or Estrangin Station to see more of the area.

6th Arrondissement
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Opéra

The ample dining options and captivating waterfront views are top of the list for many visitors to Opéra. A stop by La Canebiere or Marseille Opera House might round out your trip.

Opéra
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Périer

Périer might not have many top sights, but International Fair and Exhibition Center Marseille and Notre-Dame de la Garde are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Périer
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Saint-Victor

Saint-Victor is popular for its waterfront views, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Musée du Santon or Abbaye de Saint Victor.

Saint-Victor
Prado Beach showing general coastal views and a sandy beach as well as a small group of people

Prado-Perier

Noted for its seaside views and waterfront views, there's plenty to explore in Prado-Perier. Top attractions like International Fair and Exhibition Center Marseille and Velodrome Stadium are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Rond-Point du Prado Station or Perier Metro Station to see more of the city.

Prado-Perier
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Belsunce

Visitors to Belsunce love its captivating waterfront views, and you can check out La Canebiere and Marseille History Museum. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at Vieux-Port Station.

Belsunce

La Castellane